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When translated from an Italian phrase, ‘Far Niente’ romantically means ‘without a care’. We hope you recapture that essence as you take a behind-the-scenes peek at Far Niente and the fine Cabernet and Chardonnay we produce here in Oakville.

Category Archives: Far Niente Events

Feb

11

Whether you were with us Saturday, February 7, for Cabernet Day or wish you had been, we’ve got three of Chef Trevor’s recipes that we served at the party so you can stage your own Cabernet Day at home! And don’t worry, we haven’t left...

Feb

11

It takes more than a few drops of rain to keep our wine club members away from our annual Cabernet celebration. This was proven true Saturday, February 8, when, next to a wine glass, an umbrella was definitely the accessory of the day. Some might...

Nov

12

Truffles have long been prized for their rarity, and for the rich, earthy flavors and aromas they lend to dishes. The 4th Annual Napa Truffle Festival celebrates this esteemed fungus January 17 – 20, 2014, with seminars, wine and food pairings with Michelin star chefs,...

Aug

29

If you haven’t been to the Napa Valley during harvest, here is one more incentive: our second annual harvest party on September 28, 2013 at our sister winery, Nickel & Nickel. We admit, Napa Valley is a wonderful place to visit year around, but the months...

Aug

14

Last Saturday marked our annual Chardonnay Celebration! It was one of those resplendent, sun-soaked days that will be reminisced upon with a warm smile and a slight twinkle of the eye. Our centuries-old winery was alive with the sounds of laughter between friends, music from a spectacular live...

Jul

24

What a night! As a founding winery of Festival del Sole, we are honored to each year host a special evening dedicated to excellence in music, food and wine. This year we offered our wine club members special savings for VIP passes at this July...